Halloween Decorations

Haunted Hat Snapshot Holder

A pinch of this, a handful of that, and POOF!
You'll be spellbound at the simplicity of this handy hat, which is perfect for
holding photos, recipes, or magical messages.

Make this haunted hat to display your favorite frightful photos.

What
You'll Ne­ed

Black modeling clay

24 inches copper wire, 20 gauge

Needle-nose pliers with wire cutter

1
foot green iridescent wire ribbon

Scissors

1
gold star button

Hot glue gun, glue sticks

Shape clay into a hat by making a 4-inch circle for the base and a 4-inch cone
for the pointed crown.

Combine the shapes by pressing the black cone firmly onto the base. Gently pull
the tip of the cone over to one side, and mold into a drooping point. Slightly
turn up the edges of the base on the opposite side to create an upturned brim.
Let harden for at least 8 hours.

Cut 2 pieces of wire: one 15 inches and one 9 inches. Use pliers to grasp one end
of the wire; gently curve it to create a swirl. Repeat on the second wire.
Stick the sharp ends of the wires into the side of the hat.

Carefully curl the wire into a swirl.

Hot-glue the ribbon where the cone meets the base of the hat. Cut off excess
ribbon, and hot-glue the star on the ribbon at the front of the hat.

Now your haunted holder is ready to show off your scary photos, wicked recipes, and more. Another great way to haunt your house for Halloween is with a haunted house centerpiece. The next page will show you how to turn an ordinary wooden birdhouse into a house of horrors.

Want to scare up more fun
Halloween ideas? Try these:

Halloween Crafts: Not done being creative? These are
great do-it-yourself projects for Halloween, from trick-or-treat boxes to candy
jewelry.